Hyundai Santa Fe Ratings, Reviews and Analysis

Ratings & Reviews

My first Santa Fe was a 2005, I traded up to a 2011 and will most likely buy another! Excellent car to drive. When I buy another, this one will go to my daughter. I have that much faith in the car.

4 star

callen281cba writes:

Great

See above issue. My unit was an Limited edition and the drivers side leather seat should the wear and cracked, all other seats and floor mats stayed is great shape.I could not have had a better experience. I was sorry to see it go. but the wreck was very serious.

3 star

kennethpollock070 writes:

Worth the price

I love how this vehicle handles and looks. The sport model with options turns heads and is guaranteed too get you where you want to go. I keep mine clean and wash it regularly. The kick-down is amazing and gives out a great roar when passing slower traffic.
Overall I would recommend this vehicle. Great warranty and usual great Hyundai customer service.

4 star

Loriyyy writes:

Great small SUV

Being in Colorado, our family needed a 4 wheel drive for those bad road days. The all wheel drive of the Santa Fe fills that need. But it doesn't feel or drive like a big 4 wheel drive or large SUV.

Pricing Trends

The average LemonFree listing price for a
Hyundai Santa Fe in California:

2014$35,400

2012$17,468

2011$17,345

2010$15,059

2009$14,982

Safety Ratings and Recalls

Safety

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

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Overall Front Crash

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Side Pole Crash

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

Front Crash Driver Side

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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

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Recall Notices

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe (3/10/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V145000

Component Name: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Description: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Defect: Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe (3/10/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V145000

Component Name: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Description: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Defect: Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (7/18/2014)

Campaign Number: 14V435000

Component Name: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Description:

Defect: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (7/18/2014)

Campaign Number: 14V435000

Component Name: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Description:

Defect: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe (7/18/2014)

Campaign Number: 14V435000

Component Name: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Description:

Defect: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.